Sales Manager Association

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a Group Sales Manager - Association in Fort Walton Beach, FL to drive association group business through proactive outreach, compelling proposals, and strong relationship management.

You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to contract execution—collaborating with hotel operations to ensure flawless group experiences, reporting to the Director of Sales and advancing our portfolio across our nationwide properties.

Qualifications

• College degree or two years of hotel experience.
• Previous experience in a similar or related position.
• Certifications may be considered.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to read/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with association clients, third parties, and organizations to generate hotel business.
• Prospect for new business, respond to RFPs, execute contracts, and align client expectations with hotel teams.
• Report to the Director of Sales and collaborate with internal teams on the full sales cycle.
• Seek opportunities for career progression within the sales organization.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Relationship building

Education

College degree or two years of hotel experience

Job description

Group Sales Manager - Association

As the Group Sales Manager - Association, you will focus on securing group business from association markets through proactive outreach, relationship building, and tailored sales strategies. You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from prospecting to contract execution—while collaborating with internal teams to ensure flawless group experiences. This position reports to the Director of Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Build excellent relationships with local, state, and national association clients, third parties, and community organizations to generate business for the hotel.
• Prospect for new business, respond to incoming RFPs and inquiries, execute contracts, and communicate client expectations to the hotel team.
• Your boss is the Director of Sales.
• Use this role as a learning opportunity about the entire hotel and as a stepping‑stone to a progressive career in sales, including opportunities in larger hotels, as a Director of Sales, or as a national salesperson or third‑party planner.

Education & Experience

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience.
• Previous experience in a similar or related position.
• Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period.
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.